Fracture of the Phalanges of Foot
Definition:
A break, especially the breaking of a bone or cartilage in the phalanges of foot.
Symptoms:
- Pain in the toe
- Swelling in the toe
- Loss of ROM in the toe
- Bruising
- Possible deformity in the toe
Causes:
- Jammed toe
- Falls
- Direct impact to the toe
Treatment:
- Period of immobilization
- Progress to ROM and stretching exercises
- Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening
Phase 1
Weight Bearing Restrictions
Phase 2
Slant Board Straight Knee
Phase 3
Single Leg Squat And Touch
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